UVA Darden Honors Dean Scott Beardsley with L’Orangerie Naming at The Forum Hotel
UVA Darden has named The Forum Hotel’s L’Orangerie and Terrace in honor of Dean Scott Beardsley and Claire Dufournet Beardsley. The dedication celebrates their leadership, vision, and the natural beauty connecting The Forum Hotel to Darden’s arboretum and gardens.
From GameStop to the Miami Dolphins: UVA Darden’s Aldo Sesia Wins 2025 Gerry Yemen Award for Case Writing Excellence
From GameStop to the Miami Dolphins, Darden cases reach classrooms worldwide. This year, senior researcher Aldo Sesia earned the 2025 Gerry Yemen Award for Case Writing Excellence — part of a week that also celebrated the Franklin family’s philanthropy with the naming of Momena Javaid (Class of 2027) as Franklin Fellow.
Finding Harmony in Leadership: A Conversation With Cynthia Soledad (MBA ’02)
Cynthia Soledad (MBA ’02), chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, shares insights on leadership, branding and the lessons she carries from choir rehearsals to the boardroom.
The Power of Showing Up: Michael Ganey Honored with UVA Darden Distinguished Service Award
Michael Ganey (MBA ’78) received UVA Darden’s Harry N. Lewis Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 Volunteer Leadership Summit, honoring his decades of alumni leadership and volunteer service that continue to shape the School and inspire future generations.
70th Anniversary of UVA Darden’s First Day
Seventy years ago, Darden welcomed its first MBA class in Monroe Hall. Explore the Darden 70th anniversary with a scrapbook-style look back at the School’s beginnings and enduring traditions.
UVA Darden Closes Powered by Purpose Campaign With $632 Million in Total Impact
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business has closed its Powered by Purpose campaign with $632 million in total impact, surpassing its goal and setting new records for faculty support, scholarships, and strategic initiatives that will shape the School’s future for decades to come.
